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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.62, 612.47 and 286.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.62, 612.47 and 286.33 is: 395.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.62 : 612.47 = 286.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.62/612.47 = 286.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.62x = 612.47 × 286.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.62x = 175,368.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,368.54/443.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.31

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